Upholstering-machine.



F. R. BACON. UPHOLSTERING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED .lAN.2-6. 1915.

1,1 59,885. Patented Nov. 9, 1915.

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F. R. BACON.

UPHOLSTERING MACHINE.

APPLIQATION FILED 1AN.26.1915.

Patented Nov. 9, 1915.

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FRANK R. BACON. OF KALAIJLAZOO, MICHIGAN.

UPHOLSTERINGr-MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 9, 1915.

Application filed January 28, 1915. Serial No. 4,444.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FRANK It. BACON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Kalamazoo, Michigan, have inventedcen tain new and useful Improvements in Upholstering-Machines, of which the followlng is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements 1n upholstering machines.

The main objects of this invention are to provide an improved upholstering machine which facilitates the manufacture of cushions and results in a substantial saving of material.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is an elevation of a structure embodying the features of my invention. Fig. II is an enlarged detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 22 of Fig. I with the press in its actuated position. Fig. III is an enlarged detail vertical section similar to that of Fig. II with the filling box removed. Fig. IV is a perspective view of a cushion after it is removed from the form and turned. Fig. V is a detail perspective view of the form, the button holders having buttons arranged therein. Fig. VI is a perspective view of a cushion top and sides assembled and arranged on the form, one half of the filling box being in position. Fig. VII is a perspective view with the filling box removed and follower plate in position. Fig. VIII is a perspective View of the following plate. Fig. IX is a detail vertical section, corresponding to that of Fig. III, of a slightly modified structure.

In the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, the machine shown in Fig. I comprises a main frame 1 on which is mounted a reciprocating head 2 actuated by the hydraulic device 3. As

these features of the machine form no part of my present invention I do not describe the same with further detail herein.

In the manufacture of cushions with the aid of my improved machine the top 4 of the cushion is conformed by a suitable tuft conforming machine. The sides 5 of the cushion, which are preferably in the form of a continuous band of the desired width, are lapped upon the edges of the top face to face with the edging strip 6 interposed between, the sides being turned inside out. The edging strip 6 is folded longitudinally over the beading or edging cord 7, the sides, top and edges being stitched together at 8 close to the beading or edging cord 7. This can be readily done upon a sewing machine. With the top and sides thus united they are arranged over the form which has a bottom 9 and'fiaring side walls 10, the sides of the cushion being drawn over the sides of the form, as shown, with the top in an inverted position. The sides of the forms are provided with a narrow metal rim 11 which projects slightly above the upper edges of the side walls. The rim is arranged near the outer sides of the walls forming shoulders 12 within the rim. This rim 11 fits between the beading 7 and the side walls of the cushions as best shown in Fig. III, the rim serving to support the beading in proper position and locating and supporting the parts for stitching, as will appear as the description proceeds.

The bottom of the form is provided with suitable holders 18 for the buttons 14:.

With the covering thus arranged on the form it is placed within the compressing machine, shown in Fig. I.

A filling box 15, preferably formed of sections, is then arranged on the form with its rabbeted edges 16 resting upon the edges of the tops and sides, as shown in Figs. II and VI. The filling 17 is arranged within the box with a backing 18 over the filling.

The follower plate 19 is then placed over the backing. The follower plate is supported by the members 20, which are adjustably supported on the cross piece 21 above so that they may be arranged in the desired positions on the follower. The follower plate has holes 22 therein disposed so as to receive the prongs of the buttons and also to permit the introduction of the button retaining disks 23.

With the parts thus positioned the machine is actuated to compress the filling material, as shown in Fig. II, until the follower rests upon the shoulders of the form. The retaining disks 23 are then arranged on the prongs and the tufting button prongs are folded down to retain the same. The edge of the backing is then trimmed off and the backing, top, sides and fillingstrip stitched together by overcast stitching, as shown in Fig. III.

The follower plate 19 is provided with a thin beveled edge 24, so that it does not interfere with the stitching, and permits the stitching of narrow edges. This can be readily done in the machine while the filling and back are still held by the follower. After the edges are stitched as described the cushion is removed from the machine, and the sides turned right side out or folded back over the backing. The cushion is then ready to receive the upholstering springs, or other cushion device, as maybe desired.

By my improved machine I am enabled to manufacture cushions very rapidly and considerable saving of material results in thatthe projecting edges of the sides and top and the edgingstrip may be made much narrower than is the case where the usual method is followed. At the same time the parts are conveniently supported so that the Work can be rapidly turned out.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. In a structure of the class described, ,5

the combination of a form comprising a bottom and side walls, an upwardly projecting narrow casing supporting rim on the upper edges of said side walls, said rim being narrow andof thin metal and being dis- 4o posed at the outer sides of the walls, the upper edges of the walls within the rimconstituting. follower plate supporting shoulders, and a follower plate adapted to rest upon said shoulders within said supporting rim. I l 2. In a structure of the class describechthe combination of a form eoinprislng. bottom and side walls, an upwardly projecting narrow casing supporting mm on the upper witnesses. 7

FRANK R. BACON. [1,. s] Witnesses: T

LUELLA G. GREENFIEILD, ANNIE E. PARRY.

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